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conducta

behaviour; conduct

noun kohn-DOOK-tah Less Common

Origin: From Latin conducta, feminine past participle of conducere (to lead, guide).

Usage Note

Conducta is a formal or written register word for behaviour (conducta antisocial = 'antisocial behaviour'). In everyday speech comportamiento is more common. In psychology and law conducta is preferred. The adjective is conductual (behavioural). Buena/mala conducta is a set phrase in disciplinary contexts.

Examples

"Su conducta en clase mejoró mucho este año."

Natural Translation

His behaviour in class improved a lot this year.

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